CRYSTALLIZATION
- Pressed and printed in Japan
- Originally released in 1978
- This definitive edition features AD conversion/the latest high-res mastering from the original masters.
One of the first Vanity Records releases, this Japanese new age masterpiece has recently been reevaluated and is being reissued in a long-awaited 12” analog release!
| Style | New Age, Minimal, Experimental |
|---|---|
| Format | VINYL |
| Cat. no | EMC025 |
| Label | em RECORDS |
| Artist | SAB |
| Release Date | 13/06/2025 |
| Carrier | 12" |
| Barcode | 4560283215585 |
| Pressing | Japan |
| Stock | In stock |
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This album, “Crystallization,” was released in 1978 as the second release on Vanity Records, a leading indie label in Osaka during the post-punk era.
The epic musical odyssey envisioned by the then 19-year-old musical prodigy known as SAB was 'crystallized' on magnetic tape using electronic music equipment.
It is a masterpiece of pre-New Age music that emerged before the term “New Age” became popular in Japan.
Although he was supported by two musicians on the recording, the majority of the work is so-called “home recording” based, produced by SAB himself with multiple recordings.
In the midst of the new age revival that has emerged in recent years and the rediscovery of Japanese environmental music, the music has taken on an even more brilliant musical value over time.
This definitive edition features AD conversion/the latest high-res mastering from the original masters, plus correct song titles that clear up long-standing misconceptions!